LIVINGSTON, Ala. –Caitlin Strong's second half performance led the Saint Leo women's soccer program to a 2-1 win at West Alabama on Sunday. After scoring the Lions' equalizer in the 59^th minute, Strong connected with Bailey Hern who tallied the game-winner in the 84^th minute of play.
 
Saint Leo (1-1) and West Alabama (1-1-1) left the scoreboard unmarked in the first 45 minutes of play. Julia Ortiz earned four saves including a penalty kick stop in the first half alone. The junior goalkeeper had a day with nine total saves after seeing 10-of 20 on frame shots.  
 
Anele Komani of the West Alabama Tigers tallied her second goal of the season, assisted by Ellie McKenzie in the 55^th minute. Four minutes later, Saint Leo generated an offensive play, surrounding the Tiger's net. There, Caitlin Strong drilled a deflected ball to the back of West Alabama's net, earning her first collegiate goal.
 
In the 84^th minute, the freshman midfielder placed a threw ball at the feet of sophomore forward Bailey Hern, who cut through a pair of defenders and tallied the game-winner.
 
Up next, the Lions debut their season opener against the Lenoir-Rhyne Bears on Friday, September 7 at 7:00 p.m.
 
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